Hi! I’m applying ED for Furman but I’m really nervous and wanted to hear what others thought about my chances!
Major: English or Education
UW: 3.2
W: 3.55
Rank: 73/240
SAT: 1240/1600
5 APs, 14 Honors classes
Out of state
APs:
World History (10th)
English Language (11th)
English Literature (12th)
French Language (12th)
Physics, Mechanical (12th)
All other core classes honors level
4 years of French
4 years of math
4 years of English
4 years of Science, lots of science electives in addition to core classes
3 years of Social Studies/history
1 year of fine arts
1 year of computer science
ECs:
11th, 12th - Vice president of landscaping/architecture club
9th, 10th and four years prior; total of 6 years - Horseback riding
9th - Action Club
10th, 11th, 12th, beyond - Piano
11th-12th summer - Volunteering with local organization every week, 4-5 hours a week
10th, 11th - Korean classes; self studying, third language
12th - Student Gov.: Senior Advisor; responsible for a group of freshman as a senior “advisor”. Chosen through applying. Supervised by a teacher; all the responsibilities of a teacher advising a group of students.
2 very strong teacher recs (One Ap teacher, one honors math teacher)
Good common app essay on facing the challenge of a final project in drawing class when I’d struggled to do well in that class, hopefully just as strong personal statement
Heard about Furman through alumni family friends
I think that’s everything?